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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses. Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. Your mileage may vary. You’ll also face many of the disadvantages of going freelance.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

Repeal of employee deduction and income exclusion for moving expenses: Under current law (Code Section 132(a)(6) and (g)), an employee can exclude qualified moving expense reimbursements from gross income. Certain of these expenses are not deductible unless, in aggregate, they exceed 2% of the employee’s adjusted gross income.

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Responsibility and construction marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

This is a painful expense, but, as he explained, it fit within the framework of the original agreement which he negotiated within his discretion (and from what I could have seen at the time, would have been a contract I would have approved.). The problems occurred from design work time and effort cost overruns.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Since the LLC or Sub S does not pay state or federal income tax (as separate business entities), you may be able to save money over a Sole Proprietorship; no double taxation.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Since the LLC or Sub S does not pay state or federal income tax (as separate business entities), you may be able to save money over a Sole Proprietorship; no double taxation.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - If you do not setup your corporation correctly the profit or loss from your business will be passed through to the owners as normal income. All large income and expenses go through one account and keep the debit card in your personal safe. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink.

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Collective Bargaining: One or more unions meeting with representatives from an organization to negotiate labor contracts. Here is a list of 25 terms you should know: Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): A federal law that governs pension and welfare employee benefit plans. Are you up to date on your HR compliance terms?